The Conduction Velocity of a Nerve Impulse Is Slower in Myelinated

question 19

True/False

The conduction velocity of a nerve impulse is slower in myelinated fibers than in unmyelinated fibers because myelin acts as an insulator that slows down the flow of current.

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Definitions:

Epiphyses

The rounded end parts of a long bone, which grow separately from the shaft during development and later fuse to it.

Cartilage

A flexible, connective tissue found in areas in the bodies such as the joints and the rib cage.

Inflammation

The body's response to injury or infection, often causing redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Articulation

The physical production of spoken sounds, or the point where two bones meet and move in relation to each other.